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Gallerist at Home: Deborah Gribbon by New American Paintings
May 23, 2012, 8:30 am
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Former Director of the J. Paul Getty Museum, and recent Interim Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Deborah Gribbon is by no means a gallerist or collector in the typical sense of the words.  But she is most definitely a quick-witted, intelligent, and gifted scholar in the art world, both in and outside of Los Angeles.

For this column, I use the term “gallerist” loosely in order to explore the ways in which people involved in the art world in various capacities collect and showcase personal art in their private homes (see previous features Heather Taylor and Catlin Moore).  Our interest in such personal showcases certainly has a voyeuristic undertone, but it is also my hope that this column uncovers a deeper and more intricate connection between art historians, cultural curators, and gallerists and the art they collect. - Ellen Caldwell, Los Angeles Contributor


Gribbon’s Living Room and Home Office.

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Gallerist at Home: Heather Taylor by New American Paintings

Heather Taylor, gallerist and owner of Taylor de Cordoba in Culver City and blogger extraordinaire, is a woman on the go to say the least.  Her gallery is best known for its intimate space, innovative program, and collaborative events, such as Eating Our Words.


Heather outside Taylor de Cordoba, PHOTO CREDIT: Alex de Cordoba

The gallery is home to both established and up-and-coming artists, and is an inviting space for art lovers and novices alike.  Much like the gallery she has cultivated, Heather’s home is a place of particular peace and beauty.  Art hangs against earth-toned walls and amongst beautiful textiles and vignettes of cozy collectibles.

I sat down with Heather to find out the back-stories behind some of her favorite art that hangs in her own personal space. - Ellen Caldwell, LA Contributor

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